Motorcycle Live attendance up 10%

Motorcycle Live 2014 has been hailed a success by both visitors and exhibitors alike, with attendance up 10 per centon last year.

The nine-day biking spectacular, which is held at Birmingham's NEC, attracted over 117,000 two-wheel enthusiasts and their families.

Visitors saw the UK début of new models for 2015, as well as enjoying the 'live' element of the show - with 20 FREE interactive shows and exhibits, plus 10 opportunities to ride.

Motorcycle Live organiser, Finlay McAllan, said: “I’ve been involved in the bike show in its various guises for many years now and I can honestly say that Motorcycle Live 2014 has had a brilliant buzz about it. So many of the exhibitors have gone the extra mile to provide a truly interactive experience and, of course, there’s an abundance of exciting new motorcycles on display. I want to thank everyone involved for making this year’s show such a fantastic one. Roll on 2015!”Exhibitor, Chris Hollis of Mega Motorcycle Store added:“It’s been a fantastic show for us, busy from day one right up until the last couple of hours today. The visitors that have shopped with us have been buzzing from all the live action going on and the stage entertainment has pulled in a massive crowd every day. We can’t fault it!”

The show’s Facebook and Twitter pages were flooded with positive feedback from happy visitors over the course of the nine-day event: “My 11 year old daughter had so much fun yesterday. She met Charley Boorman and bumped into Bradley Smith! Came home grinning with a new jacket and a pile of goodies! Thank you so much!”“This was one of the best exhibitions in the last few years. All (the) major manufacturers. Keep up the good work!”“Had a top birthday today with my family & friends @motorcyclelive could not ask for anything better to do. Top show once again.”Make a date for your diary for Motorcycle Live 2015, at The NEC, Birmingham from 21-29 November.To see a round-up video of this year’s show click here.